Job summary
As a Band 5 School Nurse, you will work as part of a supportive public health nursing team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to school-aged children and their families.You will contribute to the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme and support children and young people with a wide range of health needs across schools, clinics, homes and community venues.
Working under the supervision of a Senior School Nurse or Team Leader, you will manage a delegated caseload and play a key role in promoting physical, emotional and mental wellbeing, early intervention and prevention.
Main duties of the job
Support the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme across universal and targeted services
Undertake health assessments and provide evidence-based advice and interventions for children and young people
Deliver health promotion activities within schools and community settings
Support vulnerable children and families in line with safeguarding and early help frameworks
Work collaboratively with schools, families and partner agencies to improve outcomes for children and young people
Contribute to school and community-based drop-in clinics
Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service improvement initiatives
Participate in supervision, training and continuing professional development
About us
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.
To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be a Registered Nurse with a passion for improving the health and wellbeing of children and young people.You will be confident working within a multidisciplinary team and committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
You will have:
Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse
Experience of working with children, young people and families
Strong communication and organisational skills
Knowledge of safeguarding, child development and evidence-based practice
A full driving licence and access to a car for community working
Experience within school nursing, health visiting or community nursing would be desirable, but not essential.
As a Band 5 School Nurse, youll be part of our valued Warwickshire 019 Service, working with children, young people and families across school and community settings to improve health and wellbeing outcomes.
You will feel valued as a School Nurse within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:
AFC Band 5 salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions
Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases such as grocery shopping, travel and leisure activities
Online and face-to-face support for your mental and physical wellbeing, including counselling, coaching and wellbeing programmes
Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and continuing professional development through our Outstanding Learning Enterprise
An open and supportive culture where your ideas are welcomed and you are encouraged to develop your career
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be a Registered Nurse with a passion for improving the health and wellbeing of children and young people.You will be confident working within a multidisciplinary team and committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
You will have:
Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse
Experience of working with children, young people and families
Strong communication and organisational skills
Knowledge of safeguarding, child development and evidence-based practice
A full driving licence and access to a car for community working
Experience within school nursing, health visiting or community nursing would be desirable, but not essential.
As a Band 5 School Nurse, youll be part of our valued Warwickshire 019 Service, working with children, young people and families across school and community settings to improve health and wellbeing outcomes.
You will feel valued as a School Nurse within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:
AFC Band 5 salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions
Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases such as grocery shopping, travel and leisure activities
Online and face-to-face support for your mental and physical wellbeing, including counselling, coaching and wellbeing programmes
Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and continuing professional development through our Outstanding Learning Enterprise
An open and supportive culture where your ideas are welcomed and you are encouraged to develop your career
Person Specification
General Requirements
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Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
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Desirable
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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